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Our tastes are different, so why should we get the same search results? The new Foursquare learns what you like and leads you to places you’ll love.

Foursquare is all about searching and discovering great places, wherever you are in the world.

• Tell Foursquare your favorite things and it gets to know you. Every search is tailored to your tastes, your past ratings, and picks from friends and experts you trust.• Your tastes can be very specific like “whiskey” or “salted caramel.” Or more general like “outdoor seating” or “used bookstores.”• Leave tips to share your best discoveries. Pay it forward and earn expertise.• Search for restaurants, coffee, nightlife, shops, and more. See what’s nearby or plan ahead. • When you arrive at a place, see insider tips: what’s good to order or something not to miss.• Follow people and influencers whose tastes you trust, and their tips show first. Connect your Facebook and twitter accounts and see spots your friends have liked nearby.

Ready for new adventures? Download the all-new Foursquare today.

Want to check in, keep up, and meet up with friends? Download our other new app, Swarm.

Need help? Visit support.foursquare.com

- A note on battery – We've spent years developing the location technology that powers Foursquare, making it extremely power efficient. But, as with all apps of this type, please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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Version History:

7.0.10 (Jun, 2014)-

Our latest update has improved integration with our new app, Swarm. We also fixed some bugs to make it run faster.

7.0.9 (Jun, 2014)-

Bug fixes.

7.0.8 (May, 2014)-

We released Swarm, a new app to help people keep up and meet up with their friends. For people who have installed Swarm, this update to Foursquare includes a peek at some of the upcoming changes to Foursquare. Later this summer, a completely revamped, search-focused experience will be coming to Foursquare.

7.0.7 (Apr, 2014)-

7.0.5, 7.0.6 & 7.0.7: Bug fixes.

It’s now easier for you to share your opinions on Foursquare. Give it a whirl if we ask you to rate some places.
Also—we made the app faster and squashed some bugs.

7.0.6 (Apr, 2014)-

7.0.5 & 7.0.6: Bug fixes.

It’s now easier for you to share your opinions on Foursquare. Give it a whirl if we ask you to rate some places.
Also—we made the app faster and squashed some bugs.

7.0.5 (Mar, 2014)-

7.0.5: Bug fixes.

It’s now easier for you to share your opinions on Foursquare. Give it a whirl if we ask you to rate some places.
Also—we made the app faster and squashed some bugs.

7.0.4 (Mar, 2014)-

It’s now easier for you to share your opinions on Foursquare. Give it a whirl if we ask you to rate some places.
Also—we made the app faster and squashed some bugs.

7.0.3 (Feb, 2014)-

Searching Foursquare for where to eat tonight… from your couch? You’ll be happy to know that you can now find more than 20,000 GrubHub Seamless restaurants in hundreds of cities across the US without leaving the Foursquare app.

7.0.2 (Jan, 2014)-

Bug fixes.

7.0.1 (Dec, 2013)-

7.0.1: Bug fixes.

7.0: Everything is new! Foursquare has been completely redesigned for iOS 7. It’s smarter, faster, and has a whole new look.

It’s smarter: When you arrive somewhere new, we tell you what you need to know (like the best thing to order or a money-saving special), even if you don't open the app.

More of what’s nearby: We shuffle the deck every time you open the app so you don’t miss a thing. Just swipe to explore great tips, find money-saving specials near you, and check out the feed to see where your friends are tonight.

Enjoy the all-new Foursquare, a smarter, faster, and more beautiful way to keep up and meet up with your friends.

7.0 (Dec, 2013)-

Everything is new! Foursquare has been completely redesigned for iOS 7. It’s smarter, faster, and has a whole new look.

It’s smarter: When you arrive somewhere new, we tell you what you need to know (like the best thing to order or a money-saving special), even if you don't open the app.

More of what’s nearby: We shuffle the deck every time you open the app so you don’t miss a thing. Just swipe to explore great tips, find money-saving specials near you, and check out the feed to see where your friends are tonight.

Enjoy the all-new Foursquare, a smarter, faster, and more beautiful way to keep up and meet up with your friends.

6.4.3 (Nov, 2013)-

We fixed a couple bugs to make it run faster.

We simplified Foursquare to focus on what's most relevant right now:
- Got an hour to kill before dinner? There's a new 'nearby' button. Tap it to see which of your friends are around.
- Want to meet up with someone right now? We now just show each friend's most recent check-in. Want to dig deeper and see more? Tap through to their profile.
- As always, the second you open the app, we show you what's interesting around you, like a new restaurant or a popular concert nearby.

Find great stuff, nearby, right now, with the newly updated Foursquare.

NOTE: New to iOS 7? Be sure to open the new Foursquare so you don't miss updates from your friends.

6.4.2 (Nov, 2013)-

We fixed a couple bugs to make it run faster.

We simplified Foursquare to focus on what's most relevant right now: - Got an hour to kill before dinner? There's a new 'nearby' button. Tap it to see which of your friends are around. - Want to meet up with someone right now? We now just show each friend's most recent check-in. Want to dig deeper and see more? Tap through to their profile. - As always, the second you open the app, we show you what's interesting around you, like a new restaurant or a popular concert nearby.

Find great stuff, nearby, right now, with the newly updated Foursquare.

NOTE: New to iOS 7? Be sure to open the new Foursquare so you don't miss updates from your friends.

6.4.1 (Oct, 2013)-

We fixed a couple bugs to make it run faster.

We simplified Foursquare to focus on what's most relevant right now:
- Got an hour to kill before dinner? There's a new 'nearby' button. Tap it to see which of your friends are around.
- Want to meet up with someone right now? We now just show each friend's most recent check-in. Want to dig deeper and see more? Tap through to their profile.
- As always, the second you open the app, we show you what's interesting around you, like a new restaurant or a popular concert nearby.

Find great stuff, nearby, right now, with the newly updated Foursquare.

NOTE: New to iOS 7? Be sure to open the new Foursquare so you don't miss updates from your friends.

6.4 (Oct, 2013)-

We simplified Foursquare to focus on what's most relevant right now:
- Got an hour to kill before dinner? There's a new 'nearby' button. Tap it to see which of your friends are around.
- Want to meet up with someone right now? We now just show each friend's most recent check-in. Want to dig deeper and see more? Tap through to their profile.
- As always, the second you open the app, we show you what's interesting around you, like a new restaurant or a popular concert nearby.

Find great stuff, nearby, right now, with the newly updated Foursquare.

NOTE: New to iOS 7? Be sure to open the new Foursquare so you don't miss updates from your friends.

6.3 (Sep, 2013)-

The moment you update your phone to iOS 7, you'll see a fresh coat of paint on Foursquare. We've fancied up the icon, updated the UI, and made it all work flawlessly in Apple's new iOS. So, while you're playing with your new operating system (or new phone!), you can keep using Foursquare as usual.

For those of you on iOS 6, this update features a few behind-the-scenes improvements.

We've got bigger updates coming soon, so stay tuned.

6.2.6 (Aug, 2013)-

Bug fixes and a bunch of performance improvements. Also, a few of you might have seen a bug that stops the app from loading. This update fixes that.

6.2.5 (Aug, 2013)-

Does your local restaurant have outdoor seating? Deliver? Take credit cards? Now, after you check in on Foursquare, we might ask you a quick question. Thanks for taking a second to make Foursquare better for everyone!

Also, in case you missed the last update, the app now starts twice as fast! Enjoy the rest of your Summer.

6.2.4 (Aug, 2013)-

Foursquare now loads twice as fast! We spent a lot of timing tuning it up… Take the update for a spin.

6.2.3 (Jul, 2013)-

Speed improvements and bug fixes.

6.2.2 (Jun, 2013)-

Less tapping, more exploring! Save time while you're out with friends with the new option to check them in (only with their permission, of course!).

Plus with new filters in Explore, you can do searches to suit your every need. Looking for a cheap, friend-approved lunch spot that you haven't tried yet? Or maybe you want to sort your coffee recommendations by distance. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen, then filter by options like "price," "specials," "distance," "haven't been," or "open now" to find the perfect place.

6.2.1 (Jun, 2013)-

We've made a bunch of under-the-hood improvements to Explore, including better spell correction and search suggestions.

Plus with new filters in Explore, you can do super-specific searches to suit your every need. Looking for a cheap, friend-approved brunch spot that you haven't tried yet? Or maybe you want to sort your lunch recommendations by distance. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen, then filter by options like "price," "specials," "distance," "haven't been," or "open now" to find the perfect spot.

6.2 (May, 2013)-

Looking for a cheap brunch spot that your friends go to, but you haven't tried yet? With new filtering options in Explore, you can narrow down your search results to find exactly what you're looking for. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen, then select different options like, 'price,' 'haven't been,' 'saved' or 'open now' to find the perfect spot.

6.1.2 (May, 2013)-

Bug fixes!

Previous Update:Love checking in and seeing that you've passed your record for weeks in a row at the gym? Now we've made it easier to share the insights you see after you check in on Twitter, Facebook, and more. Just tap the share button to show off your 30-week gym streak, an awesome special that you unlocked, or a great tip from a friend.

6.1.1 (May, 2013)-

Love checking in and seeing that you've passed your record for weeks in a row at the gym? Now we've made it easier to share the insights you see after you check in on Twitter, Facebook, and more. Just tap the share button to show off your 30-week gym streak, an awesome special that you unlocked, or a great tip from a friend.

6.1 (Apr, 2013)-

We made some bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements. Download the update, search for "milkshake" or "park," and enjoy your day!

With the new Foursquare 6.0, we’ve crunched our billions of check-ins to instantly show you the most interesting things nearby. They’re insights that only Foursquare can deliver, the moment you open up the app. We also put search front-and-center, so you can find whatever you’re craving fast.

? Instantly see the best of what’s nearby. In Paris for the first time? We’ll show you the top sights and attractions, approved by local check-ins. In a familiar neighborhood? We can tell you about a new cafe that just opened up a few blocks away.

? Search is front-and-center! You can search Explore from the top of the app as soon as you open it up, so you can find what you’re craving even faster. Type what you’re looking for (like “ice cream” or “park”), browse a type of place (like “Nightlife”), or tap “Best Nearby” to see our top picks in the area.

6.0 (Apr, 2013)-

With the new Foursquare 6.0, we’ve crunched our billions of check-ins to instantly show you the most interesting things nearby. They’re insights that only Foursquare can deliver, the moment you open up the app. We also put search front-and-center, so you can find whatever you’re craving fast.

? Instantly see the best of what’s nearby. In Paris for the first time? We’ll show you the top sights and attractions, approved by local check-ins. In a familiar neighborhood? We can tell you about an up and coming restaurant that just opened up a few blocks away. Whether you’re near familiar stomping grounds or a tourist fresh off the plane, we show you the most interesting things nearby when you open Foursquare.

? Search is front-and-center! You can search Explore from the top of the app as soon as you open it up, so you can find what you’re craving even faster. Type what you’re looking for (like “dessert” or “park”), browse a type of place (like “Nightlife”), or tap “Best Nearby” to see our top picks in the area.

5.5.1 (Mar, 2013)-

When you’re walking down the street and looking for a spot to grab a bite, it’s great to be able to find a place quickly. With today’s release, we’ve updated Explore to show you more recommendations on a single screen, so you can easily compare results and make decisions faster.

Just like before, we’ll show you the relevant info to help you decide: you can quickly see the ratings, friends who have been, money-saving specials, and useful insider tips. Tap through on a place to see even more, like directions and menu items.

Update the app now and give it a try!

5.5 (Feb, 2013)-

When you’re walking down the street and looking for a spot to grab a bite, it’s great to be able to find a place quickly. With today’s release, we’ve updated Explore to show you more recommendations on a single screen, so you can easily compare results and make decisions faster.

Just like before, we’ll show you the relevant info to help you decide: you can quickly see the ratings, friends who have been, money-saving specials, and useful insider tips. Tap through on a place to see even more, like directions and menu items.

Update the app now and give it a try!

5.4.3 (Feb, 2013)-

With this update, we're improving check-in notification settings to help you keep up with the people you care most about. Head to your settings from the profile tab to try them out!

? Choose "ALWAYS" for close friends and family you always want to keep up with. You'll get notifications for all their check-ins, no matter where they are in the world.

? Choose "NEARBY" for friends you'd like to hear about from time to time. We'll only notify you when they're close by.

? Choose "OFF" for those acquaintances you don't really want updates from. And that bike messenger friend who checks in at every spot on his route.

5.4.2 (Jan, 2013)-

Just some bug fixes! Download the update now, and while you're waiting, hop on a computer and check out what 500 million check-ins (!) look like on this nifty map our data scientists whipped up: https://foursquare.com/infographics/500million

5.4.1 (Jan, 2013)-

Find the places your friends love with Foursquare.

When you're looking for a place to go, a recommendation from a friend is way more useful than a long review from a stranger. In this version, we made it even easier to add friends. So you don't have to call all your local buddies when you want to remember the name of that amazing Chinese restaurant that somebody mentioned a few weeks back (It was Fu Run! Get the lamb chops and caramelized taro cubes!).

To find and invite friends on Foursquare, just go to your settings on your profile tab and tap "Find Friends."

5.4 (Dec, 2012)-

Foursquare helps you make the most of where you are, and this update is all about finding the best place to go and making your visit more interesting and fun. A cornucopia of wonderful updates awaits you:

? Decide where to go, or what to do when you’re already there.? If you're looking for a place to go, you'll now see the most important stuff up top when you tap through, like the rating, address, hours, menu, and phone number. ? If you're already checked in, you'll see things like who else is there and popular tips (to make sure you order right).? We also added big, swipeable photos at the top to help you get a sense of what it’s like.

? Every time you check in, you’ll learn something interesting.People love points, great tips, and other nuggets of information. So we’ve simplified the experience after you check in to just show you one important takeaway. ‘Seven weeks in a row going to the gym,’ ‘a great off-the-menu burger you have to order,’ or ‘your 20th time hanging out with your friend Charles.’ Foursquare will show you the most interesting highlight from your visit.

Enjoy discovering new places, and making the most of your visits. Happy Holidays from Foursquare.

5.3.5 (Dec, 2012)-

Say hello to Foursquare version 5.3.5! For those of you keeping score at home, 5.3.5 is our first palindromic version number since version 3.0.3 in April 2011. How time has flown!

Are we not drawn onward to new era?
? A man, a plan, a canal, Panama! • Look out for check-in highlights under your friends' check-ins.
? Go hang a salami; I’m a lasagna hog! • Try some recently opened places nearby.
? Racecar! • Enjoy speedier check-ins, plus a shiny new check-in screen.
? So many dynamos! • Search for 'peppermint' or 'cider' for some holiday treats!

5.3.4 (Nov, 2012)-

Want to find the latest and greatest in your neighborhood? We've added a "Recently Opened" search option so you can easily see the new and noteworthy spots around town. Just tap the search icon in the Explore tab and scroll down to select it. Break out of your weekly routine, try a new place, and don't forget to leave a tip for friends!

5.3.3 (Nov, 2012)-

With this update, we've made finding the best place even easier.

Now when you're searching for somewhere to go in Explore, you'll see a score next to the name of a place. It's our way to give you a quick sense of how much people love it.

Instead of other sites where everything gets 3.5 stars, we come up with our scores using the same Foursquare magic that powers Explore. We look at signals like tips, likes, dislikes, popularity, and nearly 3 billion check-ins from over 25 million people worldwide. Open up the app today and find some new places to try.

5.3.2 (Oct, 2012)-

This version fixes some bugs and speeds up your check-ins!

5.3.1 (Oct, 2012)-

The perfect map, made just for you.

With this release, we've updated the Explore tab with a simpler design and brand new search categories to make finding great places even easier. Try it out!

? Instantly see friends and top suggestions nearby
? Search for a specific place, like "Joe's Diner"
? Search for whatever you're craving, like "Mexican" or "nachos"
? Try our new search categories! See only places you've saved to your lists, places you haven't been to, places you have been to, or places friends have been.
? As always, get directions, menus, hours, photos, tips and more.

It's also way faster, with a bunch of design tweaks and under-the-hood performance improvements (including on your new iPhone 5 and iOS 6).

5.3 (Sep, 2012)-

The perfect map, made just for you.

With this release, we've updated the Explore tab with a simpler design and brand new search categories to make finding great places even easier. Try it out!

? Instantly see friends and top suggestions nearby? Search for a specific place, like "Joe's Diner"? Search for whatever you're craving, like "Mexican" or "nachos"? Try our new search categories! See only places you've saved to your lists, places you haven't been to, places you have been to, or places friends have been.? As always, get directions, menus, hours, photos, tips and more.

It's also way faster, with a bunch of design tweaks and under-the-hood performance improvements (including on your new iPhone 5 and iOS 6).

5.2.4 (Sep, 2012)-

With this update we've made it easier to share (or not share!) your check-ins to Facebook and Twitter by moving the options up to the top of the screen. We've also continued to make a bunch of design and under-the-hood improvements to keep foursquare fast and intuitive. Take it for a spin!

5.2.3 (Aug, 2012)-

A bunch of updates await you! Look out for design tweaks to make things prettier, bug fixes to make things faster, and ice cream to make summer better. (Search for some in Explore!)